About this listing

It is a cosy studio apartment forming part of the "Scuderia" building with a separate entrance and direct access from the garden.There is a living room with sofa bed, kitchenette and bathroom with shower. Garden furniture under the porch.

The apartment is named STALLINA (small barn) and it is a cosy studio apartment forming part of the building of the "SCUDERIA" (stable) with a separate entrance and direct access from the garden. The studio has a living room with sofa bed, kitchenette and bathroom with shower. The porch outside under the wsteria is equipped with garden furniture and provides a pleasanrelaxing stay.
While sipping a glass of wine in the garden in front of the Stallina you can enjoy a beautiful view of the vineyards of Certano andthe ancient hermitage of Lecceto.
The nearby village of Costalpino provides all you may need: supermarket, post office, doctor, bar, pastry shop, ATM location, chemist, tobacconist, hairdresser, beauty center.
The bus stop to and from Siena is just at the end of the pleasant dirt road leading to Certano and the trip is only 10 minutes.
The studio has a living room with a sofa bed, a kitchenette and bathroom with shower. From the porch under the wysteria or while sipping a glass of wine in the garden in front of the studio you can enjoy a beautiful view of the vineyards of Certano and the ancient hermitage of Lecceto

Guest Access

Guests will have access to the Reception for any information they may need or to use the computer if they haven't got one. They will also have access to the church, should they need to pay a visit for a prayer or spiritual moment.
The winery, wine shop and souvenir shops are also accessible to our guests. Please ask Mrs Graciela to show them to you.

Interaction with Guests

I 'm not always in Certano, but when I'm there I always try to interact with my guests and show them our property

The Neighborhood

I love the area around the villa and the whole property because it's like being in a picture: the shapes and colours of the surroundings vary so much in the different periods of the year!
Hues of gree, yellow and brown make up a stunning lanscape.

Getting Around

The exact address is: Strada di Certan(phone number hidden) Costalpino-SIENA. Please pay attention, because some tourists went in the wrong place!
The bus stop to and from Siena is just at the end of the pleasant dirt road leading to Certano and the trip to town is only 10 minutes.
Siena is served by Florence and Pisa airports.
Here are the indications to reach our place by car from Pisa airport.
Take the highway indicated as FI-PI-LI and go till Empoli.
At Empoli follow for Poggibonsi and proceed along the Firenze-Siena freeway till you reach the exit named Siena Ovest.
Here are the indications to reach our place by car.
A1 from the North
Exit at Firenze Impruneta, follow until you reach the Firenze-Siena freeway and exit at Siena Ovest.
At the Siena Ovest exit, take the SS 73 towards Massa Marittima -Roccastrada passing the villages of Costafabbri and Costalpino. One kilometer after Costalpino, you’ll see a church on your right and a large building on your left. After about 50 meters on your right you’ll see a street with a sign that reads Certano. Take that dirt road and always keep left, follow the tree lined road which leads to the park of the Certano villa. The Reception is behind the villa.
A1 from the South
Exit at Bettolle, enter the Perugia-Siena-Firenze freeway heading in the direction of Siena and follow until you see the exit for Siena Ovest.
On request, you can book breakfast and/or a typical Tuscan dinner.
Certano is located only 7 km from the city of Siena and in the surrounding area there are several restaurants and taverns (Osteria in the village of Costafabbri –Restaurant in the village of Ville di Corsano)
In the property there is parking under the shade.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted at the reception by Mrs. Graciela Pirotto and receive the keys. They will be asked to hand over the documents for registration, which will be returned shortly.
The cost of heating is extra and is based on consumption.
We have renovated and furnished the house with love and dedication, in the tradition of farming and the atmosphere of the past. We hope that our guests can share it and appreciate it, preserving the flavor and giving their support to staff with any comments or suggestions.
Ask Mrs Pirotto to show you the guest book in the store "La Buca delle Fate" : we will be glad to read your impressions on our place!
Guests are requested not to leave the windows open during the winter, in order to avoid excessive consumption of fuel for heating.
Time of arrival is between 4 and 8 P.M.. Please indicate probable hour of arrival for the woman in charge of receiving the guests. Her name is Graciela and she will wait for you in the Reception to give you the keys and register your documents. If she is not there, please ring the bell and she will come down.
Breakfast is on request and is served in the old kitchen of the villa.
Animals are welcome and it is allowed to smoke.

Tha cosy studio apartment at Certano was the answer to our prayers! After travelling non stop for a month, it was the perfect place to catch our breath and relax.
The studio apartment is set in beautiful surroundings with lovely garden to relax in and the perfect place for eating outside and watching the sunset with a glass of wine from the vineyard.
Annalisa's hospitality was amazing. She welcomed us with a bottle of wine and gave us apricots, plums and herbs from her garden. She met us at the bus and arranged for us to be dropped off in Siena. We felt very spoiled and we really appreciated it.
The kindness of Annalisa and Graciela made our stay perfect. We highly recommend this as a place to stay. A car would be the preferable option.

Villa Certano is a little slice of heaven on Earth. I was so happy there, I had a difficult time leaving! The people are lovely. The setting is stunning. The breakfast was thoughtful and filling. I was able to roam the little roads around the villa and take a short drive to Siena to see the sights there, as well. I loved the smell of the place, the fireflies at night, the bees on the lavender, everything about it. Stay there. You will remember it always.

Beautiful stallina! The apartment is small but it has everything one needs to have a great time. It is clean, cosy and decorated with taste. The outside porch is the best part: drinking coffee in the morning while admiring the Siena landscape. Even at night one can enjoy the beautiful sight of fireflies! The apartment is 10 min away by car from the centre of Siena. Graciela, the woman who welcomed us, was lovely and helpful. I will definitely come back!

About the Host, Annalisa

My name is Annalisa Baldassarrini, I am a descendant of the Baldassarrini family who lived for centuries in the estate of Certano. I'm responsible for the management, maintenance and care of the houses and apartments that we rent. Fishing out things here and there from the rooms of the ancient villa of Certano, I tried to restore the flavor of the houses. In the days when I was a little girl and I used to go and visit the farmers in the houses we now open to tourists. I really like going to the flea markets in search of old objects and furniture to embellish our homes and create a true Tuscan atmosphere. I enjoy growing lavander and love creativity in general, and in the store I opened under the stable I create scented sachets and various crafts to offer to our guests. I'm keen on painting, decoupage, embroidery and creativity in general. Certano makes me feel good because it enhances my artistic side!